Lung Flashcards

1
Q

In what ER condition might you expect to see Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch?

A

Pulmonary embolism

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What might you see with PaCO2 and PCO2 in dehydration?

A

Low CO, reduced pulmonary blood flow, so you can’t eliminate CO2 well, this will lead to a large difference between PaCO2 and PCO2

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3
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Chest sound in pneumothorax

A

Hyperresonant, absent breath sounds

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4
Q

ABG with PE

A

Might not see anything - might see low O2/CO2 and Resp Alk

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5
Q

COPD with prolonged QT

A

No AZT give Doxy

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